/ Dictionary / Index I inwardly: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: in•ward•ly Pronunciation: (in'wurd-lē), [key] — adv. in or on, or with reference to, the inside or inner part; internally. privately; secretly: Inwardly, he disliked his guest. within the self; mentally or spiritually: Look inwardly to discover the truth. in low or soft tones; not aloud. toward the inside, interior, or center. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: inwardly (Thesaurus) Inward Light inwardness Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acquiesce Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language